DH 201 Quiz #1 (Dental Hygiene III Quiz 1) Questions With
Complete Solution
All of the following procedures are recommended to assist the
pregnant woman in dealing
with nausea and vomiting associated with morning
sickness, except:
increase water intake to reduce loss of fluids.
During the third trimester of pregnancy, lying in the supine
position can be uncomfortable for the pregnant woman due to
the weight of the fetus pressing on circulatory vessels. Patient
positioning should be adjusted by doing the following?
Having the patient lie on her left side
Mary presents for her dental hygiene appointment. Her previous
dental cleaning appointment was 2 years ago. She announces
that she is 5 months pregnant. She reports taking the drug
valerian, an herbal supplement taken for insomnia and also a
multivitamin. She reports that her gums bleed when she brushes
and flosses her teeth. Upon examination you notice she has a
round swelling, purplish in color, located in the papilla area
between the premolar teeth. Mary reports that the swelling
appeared in the past month and she is concerned about it. The
hygienist should note the use of valerian because it may alter
treatment procedures due to:
increasing the sedative effect of anesthetics.
, All of the following dental procedures are
contraindicated during the first trimester of
pregnancy, except:
completing scaling and preventive procedures.
Cleaning a pacifier in the parent's/caregiver's mouth:
can transfer caries-producing bacteria to the infant.
A) A first dental visit is recommended at the eruption of the
first tooth, and no later than at 6 months of age. B) One of the
major reasons for this first visit is to establish a dental home.
Statement A is false and statement B is true.
Dental bacteria MS can be transferred from parent, caregiver,
sibling, or other child by saliva sharing behaviors to
the infant or young child.
true
All of the following are barriers to dental care for
the pediatric patient, except:
irritability and crying.
For fluorosis to develop
in primary teeth, excessive fluoride intake occurs:
through excessive intake during the first year.
The best type of fluoride application for treating white
spot lesions on primary teeth is:
applying a sodium fluoride varnish to the area.
Complete Solution
All of the following procedures are recommended to assist the
pregnant woman in dealing
with nausea and vomiting associated with morning
sickness, except:
increase water intake to reduce loss of fluids.
During the third trimester of pregnancy, lying in the supine
position can be uncomfortable for the pregnant woman due to
the weight of the fetus pressing on circulatory vessels. Patient
positioning should be adjusted by doing the following?
Having the patient lie on her left side
Mary presents for her dental hygiene appointment. Her previous
dental cleaning appointment was 2 years ago. She announces
that she is 5 months pregnant. She reports taking the drug
valerian, an herbal supplement taken for insomnia and also a
multivitamin. She reports that her gums bleed when she brushes
and flosses her teeth. Upon examination you notice she has a
round swelling, purplish in color, located in the papilla area
between the premolar teeth. Mary reports that the swelling
appeared in the past month and she is concerned about it. The
hygienist should note the use of valerian because it may alter
treatment procedures due to:
increasing the sedative effect of anesthetics.
, All of the following dental procedures are
contraindicated during the first trimester of
pregnancy, except:
completing scaling and preventive procedures.
Cleaning a pacifier in the parent's/caregiver's mouth:
can transfer caries-producing bacteria to the infant.
A) A first dental visit is recommended at the eruption of the
first tooth, and no later than at 6 months of age. B) One of the
major reasons for this first visit is to establish a dental home.
Statement A is false and statement B is true.
Dental bacteria MS can be transferred from parent, caregiver,
sibling, or other child by saliva sharing behaviors to
the infant or young child.
true
All of the following are barriers to dental care for
the pediatric patient, except:
irritability and crying.
For fluorosis to develop
in primary teeth, excessive fluoride intake occurs:
through excessive intake during the first year.
The best type of fluoride application for treating white
spot lesions on primary teeth is:
applying a sodium fluoride varnish to the area.
